3/27/2014. Meet Tracy Vitug, RDH, Orthodontic Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator TRACY VITUG, RDH DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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1 Meet Tracy Vitug, RDH, Orthodontic Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator Discuss need for improved hygiene care for the orthodontic patient Introduce an advanced protocol for excellence in hygiene Discuss simple ways the orthodontic practice can improve hygiene care for mutual patients... Hygiene Program Categories 1. Oral Hygiene Services 2. Oral Hygiene Medications and Aides 3. Oral Hygiene Communications TRACY VITUG, RDH DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM COORDINATOR Early 90 s- Patient Orthodontic Assistant 4. Oral Hygiene Motivators 1
2 TRACY VITUG, RDH DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM COORDINATOR 1997 Proposed a Dental Hygienist in the Orthodontic office Shot Down! TRACY VITUG, RDH DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM COORDINATOR Dental Hygiene School Table Clinic on The Dental Hygienist in the Orthodontic Office 13 yr. old female Limited treatment After only 6 months Overwhelming Acceptance! 2
3 Professional Cleanings Every Three Months or 4X a Year 4X Dentist decides on participation List of alternating practices Average Fee For Service No Insurance Filed Must alternate 4X 4X Decalcification Rate with Complete Prophy and Exam every 3 months Track record... 33%! * Decalcification defined as one or more surface 3
4 QUESTION ANSWER What could be done to increase the number of patients benefiting from the Partners in Prevention Program? Expand the program by selectively polishing off plaque and debris for every patient at every appointment as needed BriteBrace tm Care Selective polishing Part of an elevated standard of care Done by Registered Dental Hygienist, Doctor, or in some states an assistant 4
5 3/27/2014 Plaque Removal Results Stain Removal Results 5
6 * Decalcification defined as one or more surface Equipment Needed Scanning. Insert Scanner picture THE HYGIENE WHEEL 6
7 Important to Orthodontist: Quality Control Medico-Legal Documentation Patient/Parent/Dentist Conferences Assess Treatment progress Assess Patient Cooperation Reinforce hygiene Patient education and so much more. Settings and distance from patient are subjective office to office approx an arm s length away for intraorals ~5 for facials Patient participation is required 7
8 Battery pack AA Rapid Battery Charger Quality SD Cards available anywhere. 2 GB minimum. The higher the "class" the faster read/write. Class 10 is the best. Center shot Insert retractors, have patient bite on back teeth. Make sure patient is not posturing! Very important to be sure the camera is directly centered in front of the mouth! Keeps mirrors warm to prevent fogging Right Buccal - Have patient turn to their left, bite on their back teeth, and pull retractor straight back towards their ear with right hand (look for 1 st bicuspid) Left Buccal - Turn patient s head to their right and pull straight back on retractor on left side (once again, look for 1 st bicuspid), bite on back teeth 8
9 Upper Occlusal- Insert occlusal retractor on upper arch and have patient hold handle while you slide mirror on top of tongue. Have patient gently pull up on retractor to show the anterior brackets. Lower Occlusal - Flip occlusal retractor to the lower arch, have pt hold handle again while you insert mirror to see all lower occlusal surfaces. *Have pt tilt head back to make this shot easier* Smile Shot - have patient bite on back teeth and smile Invest in quality PCs with beefy graphics capability & adequate RAM Have a friendly assistant take images! Explain the process to patient as you do it Sit the patient upright in the chair Keep mirrors warm by storing in baby wipe warmer: Be sure the camera and retractors are ready to go before starting Hold the camera as close to 90 angle from the mirror as possible Close aperture for maximum depth-of-field (i.e., use a high f-stop number) Be sure the camera is focused in the center of the shot No need for separate pediatric retractors (patients under 10 y.o.) Orthodontic Store retractors flexible enough to use w/all ages 9
10 Hygiene Medications and Aides 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish Available in Unit Dose: 50/pk and 1000/pk. Contains xylitol and TCP (calcium and phosphate) Takes just seconds to paint on Sets rapidly in the presence of saliva Powered Brush >> Manual Ortho> 5000 Fl2 - toothpaste v Mouth rinse Disclosing Agent>> Big Gun > Oral Irrigator> Cordless Irrigator>> Breath RX kit w/tongue scraper Power Flosser > Powered Brushes Manual Brushes Superfloss Waterpic Airflosser Proxy Brush Power toothbrushes are preferable as they are more effective than manual toothbrushes. * Power Flosser *Prevention and therapeutic approaches to gingival inflammation. Ohrn K, Sanz M., J Clin Periodontol Jul;36 Suppl 10:
11 Antimicrobial Alcohol-Free Less intense.. big guns Daily fluoride proven to prevent enamel scarring 50% admit not using fluoride: 33% say they get fluoride from other places 1 11% don t think they need it 2 Fluoride Disclosing Makes teeth 50% stronger.. 68% greater remineralization.. Stains everything.. 1 Practicing Poor Oral Hygiene Can Leave Kids and Parents Frowning When the Brace Come Off, PR Newswire Association LLC, Copyright ADA s Professionally-Applied Topical Fluoride, Evidence-Based Clinical Recommendations (May 2006) Offers convenience Liven up your Ortho Kits with 4-color case printing. 8 Products in 1 Convenient Kit Reasonable in Cost Prices are comparable to those at Target or Walgreen Allows the practice to cover some of the expenses Should we deliver professional hygiene services? What will our referring dentists think? Not a Turf Issue Dental Professionals want what is best for patients! Overwhelming acceptance! 11
12 In Addition: Home care instruction Medication and adjunct recommendations Inter-office communications on patient progress Grades POH letter Progress Reviews w/gps Program Announcement Letter Hygiene Class for patients and parents Annual Hygiene Luncheon Grade Oral Hygiene Poor Hygiene Letters: After 2 consecutive fair or poor grades excellent good Flag patient s chart: software code, paper chart, etc Patient and Dentist fair poor New Patient and Parent Hygiene Class Educate and Communicate with your patients 60% of pts and parents are not aware that POH can lead to decalcification...* *Practicing Poor Oral Hygiene Can Leave Kids and Parents Frowning When the Brace Come Off, PR Newswire Association LLC, Copyright
13 Homecare Kit Educate and supply pts. with starter kit Brochures on Hygiene Aides Brushing and Flossing Procedures Card Created In-house (printed locally) OREC PMSI Item# (pricey) Daily Routine Guide Great Communications Education of area dental hygienists via annual dental hygiene C.E. luncheon: Build relationship w/ DDS and RDH Continuing Education Save the Date Venue Speaker Exhibitor Listing Gift for RDH Invitations Patient Rewards Program Web Based Earn Points Trade points for Cool Prizes! Excellent Hygiene Contest Decalcifcation is still happening! A Hygiene Program is a must! BriteBrace TM or air polishing proven most effective way to reduce decal. Implemented in 4 Easy Categories 13
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